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Med/Surg | RN

GHR HealthcareBoston, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Boston, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 12, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$54.44
Weekly
$1,960
Yearly (full-time)
$101,920
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
09/13/2026

This job pays about $54.44/hour — 8% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) | Boston, MA

Travel RN opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts: bring your Medical-Surgical nursing expertise to a fast-paced General Medicine unit and provide high-quality patient care in a respected acute care setting.

This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for a Registered Nurse who thrives in a busy hospital environment, enjoys variety in their schedule, and wants to join a collaborative healthcare team in one of the nation’s leading healthcare markets.

Job Details

  • Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
  • Location: Boston, MA 02114
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
  • Setting: General Medicine / Medical-Surgical Unit
  • Start Date: 09/13/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
  • Shifts per Week: Typically 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Pattern: Day/night rotation, every other weekend, every other holiday
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
  • At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical nursing or acute care nursing experience required
  • Travel nursing experience preferred
  • Experience in a Level 1 trauma center or comparable academic medical center setting preferred
  • Strong patient assessment, communication, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled
  • Ability to complete documentation and onboarding requirements prior to start

Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, compassionate care to medical-surgical patients on a busy general medicine unit
  • Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Administer medications and coordinate treatments according to the plan of care
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support positive patient outcomes
  • Document patient care thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Support patient and family education to encourage understanding and continuity of care
  • Adapt quickly to unit workflow, priorities, and evolving patient needs in a fast-paced acute care environment

Apply now to join this exciting Boston healthcare travel nursing opportunity and make an impact in Med/Surg patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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